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YQuake2
Run the Quake II source port Yamagi Quake II to play the classic first-person shooter on modern systems.
About YQuake2
YQuake2 is an alternative client for id Software's Quake II, the first-person shooter. The project aims to preserve the gameplay of the original 1997 release, focusing mainly on bug fixes, stability and gentle enhancements. The homepage lists official support for FreeBSD, Linux, OpenBSD and Windows. Additional platforms, including Haiku, Mac OS, NetBSD and Solaris, are supported by the community, and the developers may not be able to fix bugs on them.
The project offers modern OpenGL and software renderers, widescreen and custom resolution support, surround sound options and a rewritten savegame system. The homepage also lists release notes, including version 8.70 released on 2026-05-15 and a repackaged Windows build, 8.70a, released on 2026-07-22.
Key features
- OpenGL 3.2 and OpenGL ES 3.0 renderers, plus original OpenGL 1.4 and software renderers
- Anisotropic filtering and multisampling anti-aliasing in 3D accelerated renderers
- Widescreen and arbitrary resolution support, with a HUD that can be scaled for HiDPI displays
- Surround sound from stereo up to 7.1 channels, with HRTF support
- Background music played from OGG/Vorbis files, without requiring a CD drive
- Rewritten savegame system described as backward compatible between releases
Best for: Players who want to run Quake II on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD or OpenBSD with modern display, sound and controller settings.
Good for
- Focuses on bug fixes, stability and gentle enhancements while keeping the 1997 gameplay
- The homepage states that over 2,000 bugs were fixed compared with the original client
- The dedicated server is described as able to run for weeks without a single restart
Watch out for
- Community-supported platforms may have bugs that the developers cannot fix due to lack of hardware or software
- SDL 2.0 remains supported as an optional build, but new features may not be implemented for it
- Only entities numbered 4096 and lower can play sounds, due to limitations of the network protocol
YQuake2 at a glance
- Website
- yamagi.org/quake2
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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YQuake2 FAQ
Which platforms does Yamagi Quake II officially support?
The homepage lists FreeBSD, Linux, OpenBSD and Windows as supported platforms. Haiku, Mac OS, NetBSD and Solaris are supported by the community, but bugs may occur on them.
Are savegames compatible between releases?
The homepage states that Yamagi Quake II savegames are completely reliable and backward compatible between releases.
Does background music require a CD drive?
No. The background music can be played from OGG/Vorbis files, so a CD drive is no longer necessary.
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